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Blog by Cindy YeeI've always looked forward to the plant exchange, even before becoming a master gardener.  It feels like a plant Christmas and is such a fun event for MGs who generously grow and donate everything, and the public who gleefully find all kinds of beautiful plants, trees, cuttings, roots,…

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the following two proposed policy changes.Employee Comment: Proposed Presidential Policy on Sustainable PracticesUCOP invites comments on the proposed revisions to the existing Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices. The policy is…

Since we’re approaching fall and the best time to plant many landscape trees, it’s time to talk about staking those trees. Many newly planted trees do not need to be staked. Trees that might benefit include those planted in windy areas or on slopes, trees planted in sandy soil, and top-heavy trees with no…

Planting Ideas for Late Summer Blooms  Here are some late summer flowers that will rejuvenate the look of the garden and lift any gardener’s spirits. Summer Hyacinth, Ornithogalum candicans, is a perennial bulb; plant it now for next year’s bloom. It has a blooming funnel-shaped flower, and…